United States Economic Optimism Index

Last Release

Dec 31, 2025

Actual

47.9

Units In

N/A

43.9

Frequency

Monthly

Next Release

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Time to Release

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Highest	Lowest	Average	Date Range	Source
62.9 Mar 2002	35.8 Aug 2011	49.13	2001-2025	Technometrica Market Intelligence/The Investor's Business Daily

IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index measures Americans' opinions and outlooks on the economy. The index is based on a nationwide survey of 900 adults and evaluates six-month economic outlook, personal financial outlook, confidence in federal economic policies. Reading above 50 indicates optimism, and below 50 indicates pessimism.

Latest Updates

The RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index for the US climbed 9.1% to 47.9 in December 2025, rebounding from a 17-month low of 43.9 in November and surpassing market expectations of 44.1, following the resolution of the US government shutdown. Despite the increase, the index remained below the neutral 50 level for the fourth consecutive month, indicating that consumer sentiment is still cautious. The Six-Month Economic Outlook, which gauges expectations for the economy over the next half-year, rose 11.0% to 44.4. The Personal Financial Outlook, reflecting how Americans view their own finances in the coming six months, increased 6.7% to 54.0. Confidence in Federal Economic Policies, a proprietary RCM/TIPP measure of perceptions on government economic management, improved 10.5% to 45.4.